Beschreibung:
What happened to veterans of the nations involved in the world wars? How did they fare when they returned home and needed benefits? How were they recognized-or not-by their governments and fellow citizens? Where and under what circumstances did they obtain an elevated postwar status?
Introduction: Veterans in Comparative Perspective1. Victors Victorious2. Victors Defeated3. Benefits for the Vanquished4. The Politically Weak5. The Politically PowerfulConclusion: Veterans Past, Present, and Future